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The best sangria in Toronto is here to help you get your summer on. One of the most colourful, fruity, and flavourful alcoholic beverages found in our bars, sangria lets you enjoy your wine ice cold whether red or white. The worst part about drinking sangria is figuring out how to make sure you get most of the pitcher for yourself.

Here’s the best sangria in Toronto.

1

Gusto 101

Get a glass of the sangria at this Italian restaurant near King and Portland for $13 a glass, $42 for a pitcher.

2

Patria

Not only is there red and white sangria ($14/glass, $38/jug) at this King West spot, there’s also a “Sopresa” version ($15/$40) with rose cava, raspberry and peach liqueur, cranberry, white wine and lime.

3

Barsa Taberna

There are half a dozen options for sangria at this tavern in the St. Lawrence Market neighbourhood, including a rose version with watermelon, cucumber and blackberries, and a vermouth version with bourbon and kumquats.

4

Pai

Sangria gets an elegant Thai twist at this Entertainment District restaurant from the same people behind Sukhothai and Kiin, served by the glass or pitcher with a pretty tropical leaf garnish.

5

Han Ba Tang

Sangria comes by the glass ($9), jar ($21) or pitcher ($32) at this Korean fusion restaurant near Yonge and Sheppard, with options for white or red versions, both garnished with greens.

6

The Pilot

The rooftop patio at this spot hidden away on Cumberland near Yonge and Bloor is the perfect place for sharing a pitcher of sangria. Their white wine version is made with triple sec, brandy, peach schnapps, lemonade and ginger with garnishes like grapefruit and blueberry.

7

Dundas and Carlaw

Pitchers of white or red sangria top out at $36 at this cafe bar with a sunny patio named for the intersection it’s near.

8

Barrio

People flock to this Mexican restaurant in Leslieville for the killer patio and sangria.

9

Campechano

Glasses of sangria are under $10 at this taco spot right near the intersection of Adelaide and Portland.